Geneva Lake Loop Trail

Geneva Lake Loop Trail is a 6.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Carbondale, Colorado that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

DISTANCE

6.9 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

2017 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

dogs on leash

birding

fishing

hiking

off road driving

walking

forest

lake

river

views

waterfall

wild flowers

rocky

PLEASE NOTE: this road is a very difficult 4 wheel drive road with some steep drop offs.
Directions from Carbondale: Travel south on Hwy. 133 for 25 miles past Carbondale to County road 3 and take the Marble turn to the left. Drive through Marble and past Beaver Lake. The road begins to head uphill and passes over shale rock (4WD needed). About 1 mile outside of Marble, there is a fork in the road, take road # 314 to the right. The road immediately heads downhill. It is about 5 1/2 miles to Crystal City. Pass through Crystal, head uphill and to the north about 1/2 mile. While heading uphill take the left fork in the road. It is a sharp left hand turn. This road leads to the trailhead in Lead King Basin.

Did this -many times in 70s- 80s -90s don't get any better. Check out the little lake on top the gem-it has ice all year. I believe is Siberia lake. Nice to see young ones have the same taste- once stayed till ran out of supplies-(15 days)

Absolutely amazing! We hiked up to Geneva Lake from the trailhead the quick way. Camped out in spot number three with beautiful views of Snowmass Mountain. We hiked up to Little gem lake and that was well worth it. Even took a dip in the lake. Afterwards we headed out to complete the loop. Strenuous and 3 creek crossings, but I loved it.

We never even made it to the trailhead. In the "getting there" section describing this hike, the road description of "a fairly difficult 4 wheel drive road with some steep drop offs" should be rewritten. It is NOWHERE near an easy place to get to. The road is badly rutted & uneven, rocks jutting everywhere, steep incline, teeth rattling, gut wrenching ride. Be forewarned. The hike may be terrific but getting there could potentially do damage to your vehicle.

awesome 4x4 driving up and down to the trail head, be prepared to take it slow. The trail itself offers amazing view of the Maroon Peaks and a waterfall. Once you arrive at the lake, hop on a rock and enjoy one of the best views in Colorado

awesome awesome!!! we left early in the morning and packed lunches and fishing poles it was beautiful and so very peaceful we spent all afternoon then a storm blew in lighting is pretty scary this far up so be prepared storms blow up without much warning. i do not recomend children under 10 unless they have been on trails like this before. i had such a wonderful time. cant wait to do this one again!!!!